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Chanel N°22

1922Men

white floral up front, then fresh, settling into aldehydic.

Chanel N°22 by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel N°22 was launched in 1922. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Rose and Nutmeg; base notes are Iris, Vanilla…

white floral fresh aldehydic yellow floral

Nose: Ernest Beaux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Rose, Nutmeg
Drydown· 6h+
Iris, Vanilla, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

39%

34%

29%

28%

28%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachArm's length

Fall29%Winter27%Spring26%Summer18%Day58%Night42%Wears female56%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Chanel picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chanel N°22 smell like?

white floral up front, then fresh, settling into aldehydic. Dominant accords: white floral, fresh, aldehydic.

What notes are in Chanel N°22?

Top: Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Rose, Nutmeg. Base: Iris, Vanilla, Vetiver.

How long does Chanel N°22 last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chanel N°22 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Chanel N°22 best for?

Fall is the top pick (29%). Winter is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chanel N°22?

Day wear leads at 58%. Night is a secondary pick at 42%.

Is Chanel N°22 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 56% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chanel N°22?

Composed by Ernest Beaux. Released in 1922.